Camp Shule Counselor

University of MarylandCollege Park, MD
Onsite

About The Position

The Nyumburu Cultural Center at the University of Maryland hosts Camp Shule every summer, providing 2nd-grade through 12th-grade students an opportunity to explore academic, artistic, and athletic interests in a relaxed and creative environment. Camp Shule combines fun, friendships, and adventure with intellectual inquiry and discovery, encouraging a lifelong love of learning. The camp is based on the belief that children are good decision-makers and allows them to make choices about their daily schedules to build self-confidence, independence, and maturity. This role involves classroom instruction, workshop facilitation, and supervision of campers.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
  • Some positions may require demonstration of specific attributes or abilities to perform assigned work.
  • Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the USA.
  • Child Protective Services (CPS) background clearance form must be completed for staff members working in a facility where a youth/summer camp is hosted.
  • Md. FAMILY LAW Code Ann. § 5-560 requires a fingerprint background check (i.e., Child Protective Services (CPS) background clearance form) for this position.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience in education, camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or related fields.
  • Working knowledge of information technology applications.
  • University experience is preferred.
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule.
  • Passion for supporting marginalized and historically underrepresented student populations and community members.

Responsibilities

  • Complete all requested and required training and background checks for a summer camp counselor, as needed.
  • Attend all required meetings as requested.
  • Supervise and engage campers of various grade levels (e.g., Warriors: 2nd grade; Trailblazers: 3rd & 4th; Explorers: 5th & 6th; Navigators: 7th to 10th), ensuring their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being.
  • Monitor and teach campers during daily activities (e.g., math, reading/writing, vocabulary, field trips, morning affirmations, computers, stepping, games, etc.).
  • Maintain a schedule for camp participants and facilitate lesson plans for daily activities.
  • Transport campers to daily and weekly activities (e.g., Terp Zone, swimming, basketball/softball, scavenger hunts/ice cream outings, etc.).
  • Maintain constant monitoring and surveillance of the area (including, but not limited to, the pool).
  • Assist with the setup and breakdown of rooms and spaces, assist with the sign-in and sign-out of campers, and ensure the cleanliness of the site.
  • Maintain accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance.
  • Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
  • Mediate and report all camper disputes to the Nyumburu Cultural Center leadership staff as soon as possible.
  • Know, enforce, and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp program, including knowing the whereabouts of your campers at all times.
  • Report all potential issues, emergencies, and incidents to the leadership team at the Nyumburu Cultural Center immediately.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Hourly rate is $19.00 per hour.
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